Kristin Hunt

Kristin Hunt is a senior staff writer for PhillyVoice. A history and pop culture junkie, she spends her spare time stalking the Free Library shelves and binge watching TCM. She has previously contributed to Vulture, GQ, Mental Floss, JSTOR Daily, and The Washington Post.

kristin@phillyvoice.com

April 13, 2023

Protests

Philadelphia high school students plan climate strike for Friday

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia high school students plan to walk out of class and strike for better climate change solutions on Friday, April 14 at 12:30 p.m. at LOVE Park. The protestors include teens from Central High School, Julia R. Masterman School, Academy at Palumbo and Science Leadership Academy.

April 13, 2023

Weekend

Cherry blossoms and beers in the park: Your weekend guide to things to do in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

This Friday, April 14 through Sunday, April 16, catch movies at the Philadelphia Film Society's SpringFest or head to Azalea Garden for Parks on Tap. The cherry blossom festival also returns to Fairmount Park, while Philly Spring Cleanup hits neighborhoods across the city.

April 12, 2023

Government

City Hall to conduct study of proposed 76ers arena and its potential impact

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia officials will conduct an independent evaluation of the proposed Sixers arena at 10th and Market streets, Mayor Jim Kenney said Wednesday. Chinatown residents and businesses have protested the plan.

April 10, 2023

2023 Election

Super PAC backing Philly mayoral candidate Jeff Brown accused of financial violations

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia's Board of Ethics accused a super PAC affiliated with Jeff Brown, the businessman-turned-mayoral candidate, of repeated violations of campaign contribution limits in a lawsuit filed Monday. The board is seeking an emergency injunction to halt all expenditures from the group, including any planned TV ads.

April 6, 2023

Weekend

Easter egg hunts and free guac: Your weekend guide to things to do in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

Philadelphia will host its annual Easter Promenade and several egg hunts this holiday weekend. From Friday, April 7 through Sunday, April 9, residents also can score dinner deals through Dine Latino Restaurant Week, shop a new flea market at Gault & Co. Malt House or see 'Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill' at the Philadelphia Theatre Company.

March 31, 2023

2023 Election

Philly mayor's race 2023: How the candidates say they will stop gun violence, opioid abuse

by Kristin Hunt

The candidates for mayor in Philadelphia's May 16 primary elections shared their plans to reduce gun violence and the ongoing opioid epidemic in Kensington. Participants include Allan Domb, Derek Green, Helen Gym, David Oh, Maria Quiñones Sánchez and Rebecca Ryhnhart.

March 31, 2023

2023 Election

Philly mayor's race 2023: Where the candidates stand on reproductive rights, minimum wage

by Kristin Hunt

Candidates for mayor in Philadelphia's May 16 primary election shared their platforms on minimum wage and abortion access. Participants include Allan Domb, Derek Green, Helen Gym, David Oh, Maria Quiñones Sánchez and Rebecca Ryhnhart.

March 31, 2023

2023 Election

Philly mayor's race 2023: How to combat inflation locally; which candidates support recent labor organizing efforts

by Kristin Hunt

Candidates for mayor in Philadelphia's May 16 primary elections shared their positions on jobs, inflation and unions. Participants include Allan Domb, Derek Green, Helen Gym, David Oh, Maria Quiñones Sánchez and Rebecca Ryhnhart.

March 31, 2023

2023 Election

Philly mayor's race 2023: The candidates discuss the Sixers arena, improving SEPTA and cleaning up trash

by Kristin Hunt

Candidates for mayor in Philadelphia's May 16 primary election discuss plans for improving SEPTA, cleaning up trash and litter and the Sixers arena. Participants include Allan Domb, Derek Green, Helen Gym, David Oh, Maria Quiñones Sánchez and Rebecca Ryhnhart.

March 30, 2023

Weekend

Pop-up garden restaurants and big bugs: Your weekend guide to things to do in Philly

by Kristin Hunt

In Philadelphia this weekend, the Southeast Asian Market opens in FDR Park and the PHS Pop Up Gardens in Manayunk and Graduate Hospital both open for the season. Also between Friday, March 31 and Sunday, April 2, the Kimmel Center hosts the musical 'Six' and a new animatronic bug and dinosaur exhibit debuts at Philadelphia Zoo.